Attachments
Sometimes special attachments are installed onto the forks to extend the reach, clamp a barrel, act as a hoist, lift odd-shaped items (e.g., a roll of carpet), or even lift people.
Attachments include:
- jib crane attachment
- hoist attachment
- drum grabber attachment
- carpet lifting attachment
- personnel platform
Whenever an attachment is used that could affect the capacity or safe operation of a forklift, its use must be approved by the forklift manufacturer.
The employer must mark the forklift to show the new weight with attachment. The maximum capacity at the highest elevation must also be shown.
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